At a Glance
Median Income
$40,625
$26,725 per capita
Home Value
$73,300
Zillow: $85,654
Median Rent
$630/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Sharon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sharon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sharon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sharon residents earn a median household income of $40,625 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,725. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharon is $73,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $85,654. Median rent is $630/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Sharon reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
4.7% of adults in Sharon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharon has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population53
Median Age67.1 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans43.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$26,725
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$45M
Avg Weekly Wage$680
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,300
Rent$630
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$85,654
Housing Units56
Rent Burden42.5%
Crime
Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,410/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation579 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score3.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute34 min
Broadband36.0%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sharon was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.